OLNEY FARMERS AND ARTISTS MARKET AUGUST 9, 2026

THERE’S NO COST!  NOW ALL WE NEED IS GOOD WEATHER!  THE LATEST ON THIS FRIDAY’S MOVIE NIGHT AND NIGHT MARKET PLAN.  WHY CUSTOMERS ARE FLOODING THE MARKET IN SEARCH OF LETTUCE, AND A NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK SHOP ROLLS BACK ONTO THE GREEN.  THOSE ARE SOME OF THE MARKET HEADLINES.  NOW HERE ARE DETAILS.

MOVIE NIGHT STARTS AT 5:30 PM

NIGHT MARKET AND MOVIE NIGHT:  We have decided to move up the Night Market to 5:30PM tomorrow (instead of 6).  We’ll have live music by the Pat O’Neill band on our usual site.  Enjoy dinner and dessert on the Market Green until 7:30p.   About 25 vendors are expected, including San Valentino Pizza,  Heavenly Peanut Butter, Too Sweet Kettle Corn, the Crepe Shoppe, Stuffed Potato, Churros, Dumplings 88, DMV Empanadas, Sweet Tea and Cornbread and more.  Look for the complete list on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com. 
*** The MOVIE IS ENCANTO.  We are still working on a rain plan and will post on our website, OLNEYFARMERSMARKET.COM, Next Door, and all social media as soon as it’s firm.  Special thanks to Neil Rubenstein, co-owner of All Earth Desserts, for providing the set-up, including a professional movie crew.  Also thanks to the Olney Civic Fund for funding.  We’ll be providing special discounts on food for anyone in need.  Just come to the Info tent.

WHAT ELSE IS AT THE MARKET?  Hydroponic lettuce, microgreens, certified organic greens, ice cream sandwiches, hummus and pita, chicken ‘n waffles, ground beef, butter, eggs, local mushrooms, local honey, crepes, kettle corn,  empanadas, churros, fresh seafood, pizza, ice pops, fresh fruit smoothies, homemade lemonade, fresh pasta, breakfast burritos, kale, onions, carrots, cucumbers, garlic, Japanese pastries, Indian street food, coffee, homemade bread, homemade gelato, Chinese dumplings, broccoli, freshly cut flowers and plants, Danish, croissants, croque-monsieurs, homemade jam, Greek olive oil, balsamic vinegar,  cookies, gluten-free and vegan baked goods, and much more....

MANAGERS ON CALL: Janet Terry (202 257 5326) and Tracy Clare (Assistant Manager, Tee Cee's Boutique)

MUSIC AT THE MARKET:  NOT2COOLJazz
NOT2COOLJazz:  The Not 2 Cool Jazz Trio is a professional jazz band based in the Baltimore-Washington area, led by trumpet and harmonica player Michael Grasso. They play a mixture of standard and classic jazz in the spirit of Chet Baker, Miles Davis, and Toots Thielemans. Focusing on music from a bygone era, they have an intimate and lyrical sound that follows the west coast style of cool jazz.  
Music starts at 10am.

FARMERS
Pleitez Produce
Westmoreland Farm
Leedstown Farm
Davis Highlands Orchard and Farm
Orchard Breeze Farm
Stone Feather Farm
Greek Superfoods
M&M Plants and Plant Masters
Alluvion Aeroponics
MacBride & Gill Falcon Ridge Farm
Fairy Greens Lavender Farm
Full Circle Farm
Spring Hollow (every other Sunday)
  
JEWELERS and ARTISTS
 Maha Kandil...Healing MK Gemstones
Lusi Cai...Lusi Harmony
Jeff Miller...JBS Art Glass
Martha Leuro...Leuro Handmade
Matthew Lin and His Mom...Queen Jade
 
And NEW to the Market...
Laurin Goodman...Upcycled Beadery

The Artist is... 
Sarah Trevisan...Sarah T. Art

The Hybrid is...
Jennifer and Larry Tantum...Second Stanza Creations

ROTATING CRAFTERS INCLUDE:
Treasures by Brent 
Sharper than ever (knife sharpening)
Next chapter collective
FVR knitting and sewing 
Shady Grove Candles 
W Shawl studio 

TAKING A BREAK: Lavender Rose Boutiques and Three Point Cycles
 
POP UP TENTS:  The Stress Doctor (children’s book author and licensed social worker, Mark Gorkin), Next Chapter Collective, Plants for a Purpose, and Lookie Kookie

Yoga! Join us at The Olney Farmers Market each Sunday at 10am for community yoga! This is an all levels class adaptable for everybody.  We will be in front of the Thrift Shop in the wide open field.  All are welcome and class is free as sponsored by Medstar Health!  Come get your veggies, do your yoga, & see your community!
 
Please bring your own mat or beach towel.  Please be courteous and only sign up to hold the spot if you know you can be there.  Class is free but pre-registration is required.  https://upliftyoga.net/schedule/

Coming on August 30th:  Chess Tournament on the Market Green

FALL KIDS IN BIZ:  Our next Kids in Biz Day is Sunday, September 27th.  Sign-up sheet on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com

PEACH FESTIVAL:  Tentative date is August 23.  (Peach tastings, vendor peach creations.)  

VENDOR ALERT!   A reminder that all vendors are required to have weights of at least 25 pounds per leg, no exceptions!  In the event of strong winds, you will be asked to take down your tent.  This is for everyone’s safety.  Anyone who refuses to comply will be subject to termination.  We just can’t take any chances.  Thank you.

Coming up:  CPR Demo on Sunday August 23rd
CERT professionals will be on hand at 11am

SNAP:  Yes, we take SNAP.  This week, ask for Charles at the Info tent, located on the Market Green.
 
ATTENTION VENDORS!   We ask that you not play music at your tents, while the band is playing.  It’s fine to play music during set up or when the band is on a break.  Thanks for your cooperation!  Also, a reminder that vendors should NOT "hawk their wares”.  We want Sunday to be a laid-back day for everyone.

FOOD SCRAPS:   As part of a Montgomery County-sponsored pilot, Compost Cab will accept food scraps 
from our customers. Look for their tent in the rear of the Market. You may drop off:

• Fruit and Vegetable scraps
• Cooked Food
• Meat, fish bones
  
• Dairy (cheese and yogurt)
• Eggshells
• Bread & Grains
• Coffee Grounds & Tea Leaves (remove all filters)

                   
STAY SAFE!

PARKING IS ALWAYS FREE!   Vendors are asked to stay until 1:10pm.  There are 2 main lots, one outside the professional buildings on 108; the other opposite the Thrift Shop on Prince Philip.
NO PETS PLEASE!

DONATIONS WELCOME!   Please consider a donation to our 501-C-3, Friends of the Olney Farmers Market.  The Market provides vouchers for fresh produce to those in need.  This season, we’ve given out more vouchers than ever before. It would be great to replenish our fund.  We also need funds to support our music program and our children's tent. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 1787, Olney, MD 20830. We also accept donations at our Info tent.  You may also use the Donate button at the top of this newsletter.

 ***Customers:  Please do NOT remove barricades at our entrances and exits.  These are meant to keep all of us safe.  
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In the event of dangerous weather conditions, we'll post our decision on whether to close on our website, olneyfarmersmarket.com and on Facebook.
NO PETS!  We ask that you leave your pets at home.  We allow service animals only.
Note to Vendors:  Remember that every tent must have at least 25 pounds of weight per tent leg.  Thank you for your cooperation.